Congress President Sonia Gandhi speech at Parliament

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday expressed her concern over the violation of constitutional values and subtly reminded the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that they played no role in the formation of the Constitution. Congress president lauded the contributions of Dr. B R Ambedkar, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the making of the Constitution.

Sonia Gandhi leads protest march against Modi govt's Land Ordinance

Congress President Sonia Gandhi led a huge protest march of opposition parties against Modi govt's Land Ordinance. It was a great show of strength of united opposition who warned central government for its anti farmer land bill. The MPs met President Pranab Mukherjee and handed over a memorandum requesting his intervention.

Sonia Gandhi leads massive opposition march to President's House against Modi govt’s Land Bill

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led over 100 leaders from eleven opposition parties as they marched in a massive show of strength against the controversial Land Acquisition Bill to President's House in New Delhi on Tuesday. The march started from the Mahatma Gandhi statue outside Parliament and is expected to end with a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee against the amendments proposed by the Narendra Modi government to a similar bill passed by the UPA in 2013. Other leaders who walked with Sonia included former prime minister Manmohan Singh, CPM's Sitaram Yechury, CPI's D Raja, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien and Dinesh Trivedi, Samajwadi Party's Ramgopal Yadav, DMK's Kanimozhi, INLD's Dushyant Chautala and the RJD's Prem Chand Gupta.

Sonia Gandhi: Modi govt not committed to development of Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday while initiating a debate in the Parliament accused Narendra Modi government of failing to fulfil commitments made to the people of Andhra Pradesh when Telangana was carved out of it, a charge rejected by the government. Sonia Gandhi said she wondered why the sense of urgency was not being shown by the government in fulfilling key commitments made to the people there "who have been waiting patiently for over nine months" and feel they have been "taken for granted". She further said the 14th Finance Commission has not done "full justice" to the needs of the state and accused the government of "sadly" not doing anything "substantial" for funding the new capital for the state.

Modi government's land bill is anti-farmer, says Sonia Gandhi at Kisan rally

Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on Sunday that the Land Ordinance enacted by the Modi government was “anti-farmer”, but “it can’t silent farmers’ voices”. “Enough is enough”, said Sonia Gandhi, accusing the government of “rubbing salt on the wounds of farmers hit hard by unseasonal rains”, and saying there was a “huge gap between the words and deeds” of the PM and the BJP.

Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress Chief Ministers

Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed all Chief Ministers from the Congress ruled state. She urged them to take proper initiatives for the welfare of the people and to strengthen the party.

Secularism was an article of faith for Nehru: Sonia Gandhi at International Conference on Pt Nehru

“Secularism is a compelling necessity for a country as diverse as India” said Congress president Sonia Gandhi while addressing an international conference organised on the occasion to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru at Delhi’s Vigyan bhawan on Monday. In 1947, India was a new born state, in turmoil after partition. Pandit Nehru brought stability and hope. His ultimate objective was not merely India's freedom but human freedom. Pandit Nehru put the country on the path of modernization, industrialization and social reform. Nehru was a man of letters who interpreted India to the World and the World to India. It is up to our young generation to ensure that the solid foundations that Nehru had built are strengthened further” said Sonia Gandhi. “Secularism was an article of faith for Nehru” she added.

Sonia Gandhi speaks at Congress election rally at Tosham, Bhiwani in Haryana

Congress President Sonia Gandhi addressed a mammoth election rally at Tosham in Bhiwani, Haryana as part of her campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. “Ensure each and every vote for Congress to secure the future of Haryana. Our govt will be pro-poor, pro-farmers will work for safety and security for women” she assured. “I bow to this land of freedom fighters of Pandit Neki Ram ji, Fateh Chand ji and Babu Gupta ji” she said.“We never give hollow promises. Whatever we say, we do. Haryana is the land of farmers. They have done a lot for development; it is the land of brave soldiers who fight to protect our nation. NDA govt and BJP shed crocodile tears. All their policies are anti-poor. Modi govt in a move to help American Pharma companies, increased prices of essential medicines, said Sonia Gandhi and charged, “NDA govt is trying to weaken MNREGA”.

Sonia Gandhi in Maharashtra: BJP, Shiv Sena can do anything to grab power

Congress president Sonia Gandhi while addressing a Congress election rally at Maharashtra’s Kolhapur as part of her campaign for the upcoming assembly polls in the state, has alleged that the BJP has been spreading hatred in the society. She also made a scathing attack on the NCP and Shiv Sena saying that they have lust for power.

Jammu and Kashmir: Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi assures full support to flood-affected people

Anantnag (J&K): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since it was struck by devastating floods on Monday and assured that their party is with the people of the state and assured all help to mitigate their suffering."Congress party is with you. We will take up your issues with the Government and help you in whichever way we can," Rahul said while addressing a gathering of flood affected people at Dehruna village. He said the party shares the grief of the people and has been helping them since the floods hit the Valley. "Our organisation, including Congress party, Youth and Women Congress, NSUI, RGF and local leaders have been working here since the floods hit. It is a time of grief and we came here to see for ourselves (the destruction caused by floods). We will visit other places as well," said Rahul Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi: Will take up Raebareli's water, power problems with UP Chief Minister

Raebareli: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday visited her parliament constituency Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh and assured the people that she would take up their problems regarding poor supply of power and drinking water with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. “I have been apprised of the problems of power and water supply wherever I have visited earlier today (Monday), and I will take it up with chief minister Akhilesh Yadav,” said Sonia Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to her constituency. At at Faridpur village in Harchandpur, the Congress president dedicated to the people roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and some other schemes including a “barat ghar” (marriage hall) at Harchandpur and Bakuliha blocks.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Priyanka pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 70th birth anniversary

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was today remembered on his 70th birth anniversary with several leaders paying homage at his memorial in New Delhi. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the late leader's wife and Congress President Sonia Gandhi offered flowers at his memorial 'Vir Bhumi'. Sonia Gandhi was accompanied by son and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, daughter Priyanka Gandhi and son-in-law Robert Vadra, who arrived together to pay homage. Rajiv Gandhi, who was the sixth and youngest PM of India, was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu during a poll campaign.

Sonia Gandhi: There has been a spurt in communal violence after NDA government came to power

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the Centre over the increasing incidents of communal conflicts in the country, especially in the northern India. "There has been a spurt in communal violence in the country, especially in some states, after the new government came to power," Sonia said while addressing Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee convention in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sonia Gandhi speaking at a seminar "Renewing India's Commitment to Jawaharlal Nehru's Vision"

New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that any deviation from the Nehruvian vision would be disastrous for a country with such diversity and deprivation as India. She was speaking at a seminar on "Renewing India's Commitment to Jawaharlal Nehru's Vision", to mark the 50th death anniversary of the first Prime Minister. Sonia Gandhi argued that the policy of inclusive development, transparency and secularism that the UPA government had pursued in the past 10 years was only an updated version of Nehru's idea of India. "The four pillars of Nehruvianism: democratic institution-building, staunch secularism, socialist economics and a foreign policy of non-alignment — all of them were integral to a vision of Indianness that is fundamentally challenged by some in the prevailing political climate today, but which remain at the core of our party's beliefs," Sonia Gandhi told the seminar. Without taking any names, the Congress President said: "It is fashionable today to decry Nehruvian socialism as a corrupt and inefficient system that had condemned India to many years of modest growth levels."

Sonia Gandhi at Valmiki Nagar in Bihar attacks BJP's divisive politics

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi took on BJP for its divisive politics and double-speak on corruption while addressing a huge election rally at Bihar's Valmiki Nagar on Friday. "Nowadays, the BJP and its leaders urge people to remove Congress from the country. Why do they want it? They want to do it as they are well aware that if Congress is here, they can never make people fight each other. How can indulge in politics of hatred if Congress is active? BJP and RSS know very well that the strength of Congress is its ideology based on India's ethos and culture which is the soul of our nation" said the Congress leader.

Sonia Gandhi at Kushinagar in UP: Narendra Modi insulted martyrdom of Rajiv Gandhi

"Mr. Narendra Modi, just to fulfil his political aspirations, even insulted martyrdom of our former Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi" said Sonia Gandhi, the Congress President and UPA Chairperson while speaking at an elect ion meeting at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. "There have been several prime ministers in India including BJP's Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He, however, always respected the dignity of his chair. But now, Mr. Narendra Modi, just to fulfil his political aspirations, even insulted martyrdom of our former Prime Minister Sh. Rajiv Gandhi. The way, 23 years after Rajiv Gandhi's martyrdom, Narendra Modi has insulted him, if we don't call it petty, then what else should we call it? I just want to assert one fact; any person who dreams to become the Prime Minister of our country must know and understand its rich culture, ethos and kindness. Such low-level politics and thinking suit neither the BJP/ Modi nor the country," said the Congress leader.

Sonia Gandhi at Roorkee, Uttarakhand: Narendra Modi thinks he is already sitting on the throne

Congress President and UPA chairperson attended an election rally at Roorkee, Uttarakhand on Sunday. While speaking on the occasion she lashed out at BJP's main face Narendra Modi. "He thinks as if results have come out and he is already sitting on the throne," said Sonia Gandhi.

Some are using the names of martyrs to acquire power says Sonia Gandhi at Kullu Himachal Pradesh

Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to address an election rally. While talking to the masses she lashed out at opposition by saying to acquire power, they are making use of the name of our martyrs. She also said this election is a fight of two ideologies; Congress unites the people whereas BJP divides the people.

Sonia Gandhi at Roorkee, Uttarakhand: Narendra Modi thinks he is already sitting on the throne

Congress President and UPA chairperson attended an election rally at Roorkee, Uttarakhand on Sunday. While speaking on the occasion she lashed out at BJP's main face Narendra Modi. "He thinks as if results have come out and he is already sitting on the throne," said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi at Faizabad, UP slams Narendra Modi, he thinks he has already become the PM

Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today slammed Narendra Modi saying he was behaving as if he is already the country's prime minister. "Modi gives an impression that the results are out and he is sitting on the throne," Mrs. Gandhi said, addressing a rally in Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh. She also said that power doesn't belong for handful of people but everybody share equal rights. Congress has a view of independent and broad minded society in its thinking.